Meet The Chiefs This Evening At Northview High School
August 11, 2023
The annual “Meet the Chiefs” will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Share Your First Day Of School Photos
August 10, 2023
It’s a NorthEscambia.com tradition…share you first day of school photos with us! We are asking that you share your photos on this post on Facebook, or tag @NorthEscambia on Facebook. The photos may be used in a first day of school story yet to be published.
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It’s The First Day Of School In Escambia County
August 10, 2023
Thursday is the first day of school in Escambia County. Drivers are reminded to use extra caution in school zones and be aware of school buses back on the roadways. Pictured: Teachers and staff at Byrneville Elementary School ready ready to welcome students back to class. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
First Day Of School: Hot And Muggy, Slight Chance Of Rain
August 10, 2023
Another heat advisory is in effect for Thursday, the first day of school in Escambia County.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Mostly Clear And Muggy Tonight
August 9, 2023
Another heat advisory is in effect again on Thursday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Heat Advisory, High Around 95 Tuesday
August 8, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for Tuesday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Excessive Heat Warning For Monday; Heat Index Up To 115 Degrees
August 7, 2023
An excessive heat warning is in effect for Monday.
Dangerously hot conditions are likely with heat index values (the “feels like” temperature) up to 115 expected.
Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 114. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 113. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Florida’s Two-Week Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Ends Sunday
August 6, 2023
Florida’s two-week back to school sales tax holiday ends at midnight Sunday.
Items exempt from sales tax include:
- Most school supplies selling for $50 or less
- Clothing, footwear and accessories selling for $100 or less
- Computers and related accessories selling for $1,500 or less (when purchased for non-commercial and personal use)
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less
“Getting ready for the new school year can be an expensive time for Floridians, and that is why I’m encouraging Florida families to take full advantage of the back-to-school sales tax holiday. This tax break will help families ensure their children have all the supplies they need to reach their full academic potential this school year,” said Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis.
For the complete, detailed list, click here.
Excessive Heat Warning In Effect Again Monday
August 6, 2023
An excessive heat warning was in effect Sunday and will be in effect again on Monday.
Dangerously hot conditions are likely with heat index values up to 115 expected.
Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 115. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Temperatures And Rain Chances Up For The Weekend
August 5, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.